Chapters 4 Flashcards
What is arousal
Intensity along a continuum
What is anxiety
Negative emotional state
What does state anxiety refer to
“Right now” feelings that change moment from moment
What is trait anxiety
A personality disposition that is stable over time
What is stress
A substantial imbalance between physical and psychological demands placed on an individual
What is arousal
How you get excited about something
Arousal and self-confidence can lead to stress if not interpreted well
True/False
True
Why should psyching up strategies be employed with caution
Because it is difficult to recover from a catastrophe
Athletes should have well practiced self talk, imagery, relaxation, and goal setting skills for coping with anxiety
True/False
True
Why arousal influences performance
Changes in attention, concentration, and visual search:
- narrowing of attention
- shift to dominant style
- attending to inappropriate cues
What are some symptoms of arousal and state anxiety
Cold, clammy hands Profuse sweating Feeling ill Headache Negative self talk Consistent need to urinate
What is prisoners dilemma
How does it relate to sports teams
Game theory
Two people are put in jail for questioning separately. One is told “if you tell you will only get this certain amount in jail and if you don’t you both go to jail and get this certain amount of time” basically you’re out in a situation to take a risk and with trust and cooperation from both people will set the bar for potential
